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Which muscle is most commonly injured during childbirth due to tearing?
Which muscle is most commonly injured during childbirth due to tearing?
- Iliocostalis
- Pubococcygeus (correct)
- Rectus abdominis
- Serratus anterior
What is a potential consequence of weakening the levator ani and pelvic fascia?
What is a potential consequence of weakening the levator ani and pelvic fascia?
- Decreased support for pelvic organs (correct)
- Enhanced bladder control
- Increased muscle tone
- Improved pelvic stability
Tearing of which muscle is specifically linked to fecal incontinence?
Tearing of which muscle is specifically linked to fecal incontinence?
- Multifidus
- Levator ani
- Puborectalis (correct)
- Serratus posterior
Which of the following muscles contributes to the tension of the linea alba?
Which of the following muscles contributes to the tension of the linea alba?
What condition can result from the prolapse of pelvic organs?
What condition can result from the prolapse of pelvic organs?
Which muscles make up the most developed group found in swimmers?
Which muscles make up the most developed group found in swimmers?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint?
What is the primary function of the subclavius muscle?
What is the primary function of the subclavius muscle?
Which nerve innervates the pectoralis major muscle?
Which nerve innervates the pectoralis major muscle?
Which muscle depresses the tip of the shoulder?
Which muscle depresses the tip of the shoulder?
Which of the following muscles originates from the medial half of the clavicle?
Which of the following muscles originates from the medial half of the clavicle?
What is the role of the transversus thoracis muscle?
What is the role of the transversus thoracis muscle?
From which ribs does the pectoralis minor muscle originate?
From which ribs does the pectoralis minor muscle originate?
The pectoralis major primarily acts with which anatomical structures for its function?
The pectoralis major primarily acts with which anatomical structures for its function?
Which part of the pectoralis major muscle inserts into the sulcus of the humerus?
Which part of the pectoralis major muscle inserts into the sulcus of the humerus?
What is a common role of the internal intercostal muscles in relation to the pectoral region?
What is a common role of the internal intercostal muscles in relation to the pectoral region?
Which muscles are included in the suboccipital triangle boundaries?
Which muscles are included in the suboccipital triangle boundaries?
What is the primary function of the suboccipital muscles?
What is the primary function of the suboccipital muscles?
Which muscle does not form part of the boundaries of the suboccipital triangle?
Which muscle does not form part of the boundaries of the suboccipital triangle?
What is the innervation of the segmental muscles mentioned?
What is the innervation of the segmental muscles mentioned?
Which of the following is a location for the rotatores muscles?
Which of the following is a location for the rotatores muscles?
Which statement about the superficial extrinsic back muscles is true?
Which statement about the superficial extrinsic back muscles is true?
Which muscles connect vertebra CI (the atlas) to vertebra CII (the axis)?
Which muscles connect vertebra CI (the atlas) to vertebra CII (the axis)?
What is the main characteristic of the rotatores cervicis?
What is the main characteristic of the rotatores cervicis?
Which of the following vertebrae spans the location of the last group of muscles in the back?
Which of the following vertebrae spans the location of the last group of muscles in the back?
What structures divide the urogenital triangle in both sexes?
What structures divide the urogenital triangle in both sexes?
Which muscle is responsible for surrounding the anus?
Which muscle is responsible for surrounding the anus?
What is the primary function of the perineal membrane?
What is the primary function of the perineal membrane?
In which area is the external anal sphincter located?
In which area is the external anal sphincter located?
What distinguishes the deep perineal musculature in males and females?
What distinguishes the deep perineal musculature in males and females?
Which statement about the pelvic diaphragm is accurate?
Which statement about the pelvic diaphragm is accurate?
Which muscle provides attachment for the external genitalia's roots?
Which muscle provides attachment for the external genitalia's roots?
What area is typically considered part of the perineum but may not be classified as so?
What area is typically considered part of the perineum but may not be classified as so?
What role does the external anal sphincter play in bodily functions?
What role does the external anal sphincter play in bodily functions?
What is the common origin of the deep perineal muscles?
What is the common origin of the deep perineal muscles?
What role do the intercostal muscles play in maintaining abdominal organ position?
What role do the intercostal muscles play in maintaining abdominal organ position?
How do the muscles of the abdominal wall assist during expiration?
How do the muscles of the abdominal wall assist during expiration?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm?
Which action is NOT directly associated with the contraction of abdominal muscles?
Which action is NOT directly associated with the contraction of abdominal muscles?
Why is the right dome of the diaphragm typically higher than the left?
Why is the right dome of the diaphragm typically higher than the left?
Which function does NOT occur as a direct result of increased intra-abdominal pressure?
Which function does NOT occur as a direct result of increased intra-abdominal pressure?
In terms of function, what is the significance of the musculotendinous structure of the diaphragm?
In terms of function, what is the significance of the musculotendinous structure of the diaphragm?
How does the abdominal wall assist in actions related to increased abdominal pressure?
How does the abdominal wall assist in actions related to increased abdominal pressure?
What anatomical feature is characteristic of the diaphragm?
What anatomical feature is characteristic of the diaphragm?
Which process is primarily corrected by the abdominal muscles during their contraction?
Which process is primarily corrected by the abdominal muscles during their contraction?
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Study Notes
Suboccipital Muscles
- Last group of back muscles, connecting the head with the spine.
- Originate from various vertebrae, specifically from L5 to C2 (axis).
- Form the suboccipital triangle:
- Medial boundary: Rectus capitis posterior major
- Lateral boundary: Obliquus capitis superior
- Inferior boundary: Obliquus capitis inferior
- Rectus capitis posterior minor does not form part of the suboccipital triangle.
- Deep muscles involved in head movement.
Rotatores
- Comprised of three subgroups located along different vertebral regions:
- Rotatores lumborum: Originate from transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, inserting at spinous processes.
- Rotatores thoracis: Originate from thoracic transverse processes, inserting at thoracic spinous processes.
- Rotatores cervicis: Originate from cervical articular processes, inserting at cervical spinous processes.
- Innervated by posterior rami of spinal nerves.
Pectoral Region Muscles
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Pectoralis Major:
- Origin: Medial half of clavicle, anterior surface of sternum, first seven costal cartilages.
- Insertion: Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.
- Function: Adduction, medial rotation, and flexion of the shoulder.
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Subclavius:
- Origin: Rib 1 at junction with costal cartilage.
- Insertion: Groove on the inferior surface of the middle third of the clavicle.
- Function: Stabilizes the sternoclavicular joint and depresses shoulder tip.
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Pectoralis Minor:
- Origin: Anterior surfaces of ribs III-V.
- Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula.
- Function: Depresses and protracts the shoulder.
Diaphragm
- Musculotendinous partition between thoracic and abdominal cavities.
- Chief muscle of inspiration, descends during inhalation.
- Each dome is convex superiorly; typically, the right dome is higher than the left.
Perineal Anatomy
- Urogenital triangle divided into superficial and deep perineal spaces.
- External anal sphincter: Provides support and control over the anus.
- Important during childbirth as perineal tissues may be injured.
Pelvic Floor Muscles
- Weakening of pelvic muscles can lead to urinary stress incontinence and organ prolapse.
- Commonly torn muscles: pubococcygeus and puborectalis.
General Functions of Muscles
- Assists in actions that increase abdominal pressure including childbirth, urination, and defecation.
- Plays a role in respiration through diaphragm contraction and relaxation.
Miscellaneous
- The contraction of abdominal muscles supports internal organs against gravitational effects, particularly in maintaining posture.
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